Our Mission
Established on August 19, 2005, with the first meeting held on August 15, 2006, the goal of the Commission is to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the daily activities, services, and employment opportunities within the community.
The Commission’s plan is to aide city officials in ensuring compliance with federal and state disability laws. The Commission will provide information and act as a referral service for individuals, businesses, and organizations on all matters pertaining to disability.
White Cane Awareness
The Fall River Commission on Disability urges everyone to join us in supporting this bill.
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Meetings
Until further notice, all public meetings will be held via Conference Call on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 3:00PM. Call in- information is accessible on monthly Meeting Agenda
The Scholarship Luncheon in which the Commission awarded 10 - $3,000.00 scholarships.
The Scholarship Luncheon in which the Commission awarded 10 - $3,000.00 scholarships.
The Fall River Disability Commission and our participating organizations help educate the public on disability and discover resources available to individuals with disabilities.
Commissions on Disabilities are governed by M.G.L. Ch 40 and accordingly have the power to: advise and assist municipal officials and employees in ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations that affect people with disabilities; coordinate or carry out programs designed to meet the problems of people with disabilities in coordination with programs of the Massachusetts Office on Disability; review and make recommendations about policies, procedures, services, activities and facilities of departments, boards and agencies of said city or town as they affect people with disabilities; research local problems of people with disabilities; provide information, referrals, guidance and technical assistance to individuals, public agencies, businesses and organizations in all matters pertaining to disability; coordinate activities of other local groups organized for similar purposes.
